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ArticleJapanese journal of radiology2024

Transvaginal approach combined intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy assisted by transrectal ultrasound: results from 30 patients with locally advanced cervical cancer.

Takaaki Nakashima, Keiji Matsumoto, Tadamasa Yoshitake, Hiroaki Wakiyama, Osamu Hisano, Ryuji Uehara, Masanori Takaki, Takeshi Oshima, Hideaki Yahata, Kousei Ishigami

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Article in Japanese journal of radiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Takaaki NakashimaDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan.
Keiji MatsumotoDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan.
Tadamasa YoshitakeDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan. yoshitake.tadamasa.386@m.kyushu-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8206-9284
Hiroaki WakiyamaDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan.
Osamu HisanoDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan.
Ryuji UeharaDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan.
Masanori TakakiDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan.
Takeshi OshimaDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan.
Hideaki YahataDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Kousei IshigamiDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan.
Kyushu University · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis study evaluated the efficacy and safety of transvaginal approach combined intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy (IC/IS BT) assisted by transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) for treatment of locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC). MATERIALS AND

methodsA total of 30 patients of LACC treated with external beam radiotherapy and IC/IS BT via transvaginal approach assisted by transrectal ultrasound were observed retrospectively. The 2-year local control (LC), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS) were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method. Late adverse events were also evaluated to assess the safety of IC/IS BT.

resultsThe median follow-up period was 22 months. The 2-year LC, PFS, and OS were 90%, 61%, and 82%, respectively. We observed no critical complications related to the IC/IS BT technique. Late adverse events of grade 3 or more included one case of grade 4 colon perforation.

conclusionOur patient series demonstrated that radiotherapy combined with transvaginal approach, TRUS-assisted IC/IS BT achieves favorable local control and safety for LACC.

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BrachytherapyUterine Cervical NeoplasmsFemaleHumansRadiotherapy DosageRadiotherapy Planning, Computer-AssistedRetrospective StudiesCervical cancerHybrid brachytherapyIntracavitary and interstitial brachytherapyTransrectal ultrasoundTransvaginal approach

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